Biography

PRO: Nine-year pro Kamerion Wimbley is an excellent pass rusher that has played both outside linebacker and defensive end during his career. The 6-foot-4-inch, 258-pounder was signed as a free agent on March 20, 2012 to be a dynamic edge rusher. Wimbley has been durable, having missed just one game in his eight previous NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2006-09), Oakland Raiders (2010-11) and Titans. Entering 2014, the former 2006 first-round pick has posted 51.5 career sacks.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• In his first season with the Titans in 2012, Wimbley started all 16 games and tied for second on the team with six sacks. He also finished second on the defense with nine quarterback pressures. • Notched a career-best four sacks of Philip Rivers at San Diego (11/10/11).• In his first season with the Raiders in 2010, led the team with nine sacks and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a three-sack performance in the regular season finale.• In 2006, played in all 16 games and set a Browns rookie franchise record with a career-best 11 sacks. Wimbley recorded a sack in nine different games and ranked sixth in the AFC and 11th in the NFL in sacks.

TITANS TIDBITS:• In February 2013, Wimbley appeared on the Rachael Ray show in a cooking competition with tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive end Dwight Freeney. Wimbley won the contest, judged by former NFL player Tony Siragusa, with his andouille sausage and shrimp over grits. • In March 2012, Wimbley competed in the American Ninja Warrior competition at Florida International University in Miami. His preliminary and regional final runs through the challenging obstacle course were shown on NBC and the G4 network.• Wimbley counts Animal Planet as his favorite television network to watch. He is an animal lover and enjoys attending different dog shows in his free time.• Wimbley owns two Wings & Things restaurants and two Twice as Nice barber shops in the Wichita area.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: • The Wichita, Kan., native was originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (13th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.• Traded by the Browns to the Oakland Raiders on March 14, 2010 for the Browns’ 2010 third-round pick.• Designated by the Raiders as the team’s exclusive franchise player on Feb. 24, 2011 before reaching a long-term deal on Aug. 1, 2011.• Released by the Raiders on March 16, 2012.• Signed by the Titans as a free agent on March 20, 2012.

COLLEGE:• Played 49 career games at Florida State and posted 108 tackles (67 solo), 12 sacks for 85 yards, 23.5 tackles for loss, 31 quarterback pressures, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and eight passes defensed.• As a senior in 2005, took over the right defensive end duties and was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference second team. Started the first nine games of the season at right defensive end and totaled 26 tackles (11 solo), 7.5 sacks for losses of 56 yards, 11 tackles for a loss, 17 quarterback hurries and four passes defensed. Missed two games due to a left knee sprain.• As a junior, played in every game in 2004, starting two games at right defensive end and finishing with 27 tackles (13 solo), two sacks for 13 yards in losses, 5.5 tackles for loss and one pass defensed. Part of a defensive unit that allowed only 83.1 yards per game and 2.4 yards per carry on the ground during the season.• As a sophomore in 2003, played in every game, including one start at right defensive end and recorded a career-high 38 tackles (30 solo) with 2.5 sacks for losses totaling 16 yards, seven tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.• One of eight true freshmen to letter for the Seminoles in 2002, playing in every game as a reserve defensive end. Recorded 17 tackles (13 solo), two recovered fumbles and one pass defensed.• Majored in social work at Florida State.

PERSONAL:• Married to Monicha with two daughters, Meghan and Maliah.• Attended Northwest (Wichita, Kan.) High School and graduated a semester early and enrolled at Florida State in the spring of 2002.• Competed as a linebacker, quarterback, receiver and punter in high school.• Earned Parade Magazine All-American honors during senior season. Also garnered SuperPrep All-American honors and was ranked the No. 5 prospect in Kansas. Ranked No. 4 defensive end by Rivals.com.• Had his high school jersey number retired.• Born Kamerion Wimbley on Oct. 13, 1983 in Wichita, Kan.

PRO: Nine-year pro Kamerion Wimbley is an excellent pass rusher that has played both outside linebacker and defensive end during his career. The 6-foot-4-inch, 258-pounder was signed as a free agent on March 20, 2012 to be a dynamic edge rusher. Wimbley has been durable, having missed just one game in his eight previous NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2006-09), Oakland Raiders (2010-11) and Titans. Entering 2014, the former 2006 first-round pick has posted 51.5 career sacks.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• In his first season with the Titans in 2012, Wimbley started all 16 games and tied for second on the team with six sacks. He also finished second on the defense with nine quarterback pressures. • Notched a career-best four sacks of Philip Rivers at San Diego (11/10/11).• In his first season with the Raiders in 2010, led the team with nine sacks and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a three-sack performance in the regular season finale.• In 2006, played in all 16 games and set a Browns rookie franchise record with a career-best 11 sacks. Wimbley recorded a sack in nine different games and ranked sixth in the AFC and 11th in the NFL in sacks.

TITANS TIDBITS:• In February 2013, Wimbley appeared on the Rachael Ray show in a cooking competition with tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive end Dwight Freeney. Wimbley won the contest, judged by former NFL player Tony Siragusa, with his andouille sausage and shrimp over grits. • In March 2012, Wimbley competed in the American Ninja Warrior competition at Florida International University in Miami. His preliminary and regional final runs through the challenging obstacle course were shown on NBC and the G4 network.• Wimbley counts Animal Planet as his favorite television network to watch. He is an animal lover and enjoys attending different dog shows in his free time.• Wimbley owns two Wings & Things restaurants and two Twice as Nice barber shops in the Wichita area.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: • The Wichita, Kan., native was originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (13th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.• Traded by the Browns to the Oakland Raiders on March 14, 2010 for the Browns’ 2010 third-round pick.• Designated by the Raiders as the team’s exclusive franchise player on Feb. 24, 2011 before reaching a long-term deal on Aug. 1, 2011.• Released by the Raiders on March 16, 2012.• Signed by the Titans as a free agent on March 20, 2012.

COLLEGE:• Played 49 career games at Florida State and posted 108 tackles (67 solo), 12 sacks for 85 yards, 23.5 tackles for loss, 31 quarterback pressures, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and eight passes defensed.• As a senior in 2005, took over the right defensive end duties and was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference second team. Started the first nine games of the season at right defensive end and totaled 26 tackles (11 solo), 7.5 sacks for losses of 56 yards, 11 tackles for a loss, 17 quarterback hurries and four passes defensed. Missed two games due to a left knee sprain.• As a junior, played in every game in 2004, starting two games at right defensive end and finishing with 27 tackles (13 solo), two sacks for 13 yards in losses, 5.5 tackles for loss and one pass defensed. Part of a defensive unit that allowed only 83.1 yards per game and 2.4 yards per carry on the ground during the season.• As a sophomore in 2003, played in every game, including one start at right defensive end and recorded a career-high 38 tackles (30 solo) with 2.5 sacks for losses totaling 16 yards, seven tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.• One of eight true freshmen to letter for the Seminoles in 2002, playing in every game as a reserve defensive end. Recorded 17 tackles (13 solo), two recovered fumbles and one pass defensed.• Majored in social work at Florida State.

PERSONAL:• Married to Monicha with two daughters, Meghan and Maliah.• Attended Northwest (Wichita, Kan.) High School and graduated a semester early and enrolled at Florida State in the spring of 2002.• Competed as a linebacker, quarterback, receiver and punter in high school.• Earned Parade Magazine All-American honors during senior season. Also garnered SuperPrep All-American honors and was ranked the No. 5 prospect in Kansas. Ranked No. 4 defensive end by Rivals.com.• Had his high school jersey number retired.• Born Kamerion Wimbley on Oct. 13, 1983 in Wichita, Kan.